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Lianne's Tuna Patty's Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
Directions:
Directions:
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Transfer to a small bowl; cool.

Stir in tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.

Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
Drop 1/3 cup tuna mixture into crumbs.
Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty.
Repeat.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add tuna patties in batches; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels.

Freeze option: Freeze cooled tuna patties in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper.
To use, reheat tuna patties on a baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.


 

 

 

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